I use a Yakima bike rack.
I think the original crossbars are more for show...
I don't think I'd use them for anything heavy, since they'd cross flex, and potentially bend, the front to back rack. I think they were originally rated for 200lbs, which would be good for bikes, but not too much equipment.
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